Clyfford Still Unveiled at the Denver Art Museum |
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| Friday, 04 July 2008 05:17 |
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Denver, CO - A leader among first-generation abstract expressionists, Clyfford Still is considered one of the most important painters of the twentieth century. But most of his work has not been seen by the public. Still's estate—which includes 94 percent of his work—was sealed after his death in 1980. On view at the Denver Art Museum through November 16, 2008. This exhibition features thirteen paintings, including a 1940 self-portrait, several never-before-seen works on paper, and five 1940s and 1950s masterworks that show the evolution of Still's mature, purely abstract style. Created by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture, the Clyfford Still Museum 31,500-square-foot design reflects the institution’s mission to preserve, present, and celebrate the work of this legendary American artist. The building will provide intimate, architecturally compelling spaces for the study and enjoyment of the museum’s extraordinary collection, which encompasses some 2,400 works spanning Clyfford Still’s career and is one of the most comprehensive single-artist holdings in the world. The design for the Museum envisions a dense, cantilevered structure, unified through the use of a single building material—a highly textured and resurfaced concrete, that will modify light on both the exterior and interior of the museum. The two-story building will accommodate a series of light-filled galleries with varied ceiling heights on the upper level. On the first level, glass walls will allow visitors access to view works in the museum’s onsite conservation laboratory and storage areas, in addition to a library, the archives and interactive kiosks.With groundbreaking expected to begin in early 2009, the Clyfford Still Museum will be the latest addition to Denver’s burgeoning cultural landscape. Sited adjacent to the Denver Art Museum’s new Frederic C. Hamilton Building, the museum will further enhance the cultural and architectural dialogue within the city’s arts district. Visit the Denver Art Museum : www.denverartmuseum.org Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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